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One of the smallest birds
to be found in our garden
She’s also one of the loudest 
the little Jenny wren

She is quite a stunner 
with her long legs, narrow, pert tail
Tiny but packs a punch 
scores so high on the cuteness scale

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There is calm after the storm 
on this clear winter morning 
A tranquil start to the day
as the fresh day is dawning

That twilight moment in time
when night slowly becomes day
As daylight colours emerge
and the darkness fades away  

The chorus of busy birds
gently stirs wildlife awake
A harmony of sight and sound 
to greet this new daybreak

Photo credit Dr Amir Khan

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The big garden bird watch 
monitors how the wild birds fare
Get involved this weekend 
if you have one hour to spare 

It really doesn’t matter
where you are or what you see
Everyone can join in the fun
and best of all, it’s free
 

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Day two of isolation 
my symptoms are not easing
Still feel like I have a cold
can’t stop myself from sneezing

I’m sniffling and snuffling
constantly blowing my nose
On the whole it’s not too bad 
as far as being ill goes 

I heard of other symptoms 
like a loss of taste and smell 
To not enjoy my food 
would be my idea of hell 

I think I am quite lucky
I think I’ve got it easy  
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So Covid finally got me
my test registered a fine line
I have a bit of a headache 
but in general, I feel fine

Confined to the house for a while
wondering how to spend my time 
I guess I should write some poems 
short verses with rhythm and rhyme 

What should I choose to write about 
always the most difficult part
It’s hard to find a new subject 
and I wonder where I should start 

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A beautiful winter morning
the local pond mirrors the sky
Awash with enchanting colours
this scene plays a trick on the eye

The iconic swans glide across
as the image remains in place
When ducks create gentle ripples
it fades away without a trace 

Like a paintbrush dipped in water 
the bright colours are washed away 
A blank canvas appears one more 
repainted many times today

Pho...

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So it has happened once again
yet another incident 
Boris walked in on a party 
completely by accident 

It seems everywhere he goes
there is a party going on
A birthday or work meeting
A bit of fun for everyone 

At number 10 Downing Street 
the lockdown rules do not apply 
The house and grounds are exempt 
there’s no need for them to comply

This explains how in lockdown  
Boris,...

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On a cold January morning 
lying there ever so still
I found this beautiful butterfly
on my bedroom window sill  

Confused as what I should do with her
I looked to my online guide
It said try to keep her cool and calm
before placing her outside  

I trapped her inside a trinket box
a temporary safe place
Then carefully carried her outside 
and put her in a cool, dark space 

I hope...

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It’s a small world some people say
and I would always agree
I was sent a photo today 
a surprise for me to see  

A photo of some friends of mine 
unknown to one another
Through a brief conversation 
they found a link with each other 

Two friends of our family 
who have never met before
Found they had something in common 
something they couldn’t ignore

It was strange to see them 
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A sign of these pandemic times 
I just got so excited
I did my first Wordle in four 
couldn’t be more delighted 

I started with a W
and then added in an I
Finished with N, E and D
but Wined wasn’t the right try

I rearranged the letters 
took out the D, put in a C
I was shocked and surprised when
the letters turned green instantly 

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I think back to those many years ago
when you arrived like a bat out of hell 
For crying out loud from the first moment 
I was mesmerised and under your spell 

You took the words right out of my mouth
when you said heaven can wait for now
Lets not be praying for the end of time
we should make plans for our wedding vow

We were all revved up with no place to go
but found paradise by the...

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We have had the most stunning scenes
over the last few days
I think nature is showing off
in search of cheer and praise

I mean how else do you explain
the beauty in this frame
The colours, the serenity
worthy of great acclaim
 

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

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To show us how stunning it can be
winter brings us this display 
Soft hues of blue, gold and crimson
at the break of a brand new day 

A thin sheet of ice on the lake 
reflects the colours perfectly 
Mirroring the sky up above
mesmerising and heavenly 

Photo Credit Dr Amir Khan

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A glorious winter sunrise 
is the price we pay for clear skies
Tiny intricate shards of ice 
the frost decorates where it lies

This sight is free for everyone 
a price I am prepared to pay
So wrap up warm and take a walk
nothing beats a crisp winters day

Photo credit Dr Amir Khan
 

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A delightful trip today
to nearby Leighton Moss Reserve
A wetland and nature trail 
with so much wildlife to observe 

In a clear blue, cloudless sky
the sun shined high and very bright
A day to lift your spirits 
a most welcome treat and delight 

A heavy frost overnight
left patches of ice on the ground
The warmth of the sun felt good
when a sunny spot came around

We forgot our b...

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I’m thinking of going electric
when I purchase my next new car
But I’m more than slightly concerned
that it may not get me very far 

Looking at all the pros and cons
the initial cost to make the change 
The total number of charging points 
and distance of battery range 

I know they have their plus points 
not sure they are enough to convince me
Although one day I hope to be more
env...

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Crystal clear night
Stars shine bright
Lunar spotlight
Pearly white 

Full moon glow
Beams down below
Splendid show
Soft and mellow

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It’s said Native American tribes
gave the Wolf Moon it’s name 
During the winter months 
they prowled and howled loudly is the claim

It’s said the phenomenon happened
at the same time each year 
Their way of communication 
telling others they were near 
 

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It's not my party, I'll deny it if I want to
Deny it if I want to
Deny it if I want to
You would deny it too, if it happened to you

Nobody knows where my integrity has gone
Truth and trust left at the same time
Don’t they know the rules don’t apply to me 
I’m not guilty of any crime 
 
It's not my party, I'll deny it if I want to
Deny it if I want to
Deny it if I want to
You would de...

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Is Great Britain still great
a question often asked this week 
A Country left dismayed 
disappointing news at it’s peak 

Is Boris still Prime Minister 
is Andrew still a Prince
From Royalty to Parliament 
they make us cringe and wince

From Downing Street parties 
to stripping of royal titles 
Unconvincing apologies  
cop-outs and denials 

Given the privileged positions
we expect...

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What makes Great Britain so great
please do remind me if you can
All the reasons I would give
are quickly flowing down the pan 

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So lucky to have wild birds 
feeding in my garden each day
They ambush all my senses
bring so much happiness my way 

The sight of colourful plumage
The sound of playful chatter
The flurry of fluttering wings
The feeding spitter spatter 

They fill my garden with life
and fill my heart and mind with joy 
To feed the birds is a pleasure 
that everyone can enjoy  

So grab yourself so...

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A walk along the river 
by the playing fields of green
A veil of mist settles low
creating this eerie scene 

The winter sun slowly sinks
behind distant rows of trees
The cold air is still and calm
not even a gentle breeze

As the afternoon drifts by 
bright blue skies fades to light grey
It won’t too be long before 
we lose the light for today 

Soon this view will be gone 
a mome...

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World temperatures are rising 
year on year so we are told
So can someone please explain 
why I always feel so cold

I resist the temptation 
to turn up the thermostat 
Just add another layer 
which makes me look rather fat 

I sit here all a shiver
dressed from head to toe in fleece
Tucked up under my duvet 
filled with down from ducks and geese 

I waddle across the room
put the ...

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So there is no update 
on the recent discovery
The riddle still remains
of the great Batman mystery 
 
Maybe he was mislaid 
by a visitor years ago 
Or lost in game of hide and seek
I guess we’ll never know 

After recent frequent visits 
from a certain squirrel
I think the unearthing 
could be down to Mr Cyril 

Now we raise the question 
what to do with our treasure
Should he be...

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I can’t help feeling a bit sad
and just the tiniest bit mean 
Watching this grey squirrel 
is one of the funniest sights I’ve seen 

He is the greatest acrobat 
the way he leaps from tree to tree
The way he clings on upside down 
it’s amazing for me to see

He is so very persistent 
many times he has tried and tried 
But no matter how hard he tries
he just can’t make his way inside

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Some people search for metal
some people search for treasure 
Some people search for money
some people search for pleasure 

The news is full of people
finding items from the past
Buried for hundreds of years
and brought to surface at last 

Ancient coins and valuables  
from Bronze Age to Roman time
Priceless jewels and artefacts 
found hidden in the grime 

Some people find silver...

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A very strange thing occurred 
in our garden today
We are left bewildered
at what may have caused this display

A small mound of earth appeared 
on top of the snowy ground
We blamed the rabbit
but we were surprised by what we found 

A patch of scraped away earth 
revealed a puzzling sight 
A piece of buried treasure 
the legendary dark knight

Just how did he get there 
and who du...

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A cold winters morning
backdrop to this peaceful view 
I stop to feed the birds 
for just a moment or two 

A couple of cygnets
slowly glide across the lake
Elegant and graceful
slight, gentle ripples they make

They come to say hello 
perhaps in search of a treat 
They know in my pocket 
I have seeds they like to eat 

Photo credit Dr Amir Khan

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The January blues
and constant Covid news
Is Plan B, right or wrong 
Government weak or strong 
Omicron spreading fast
faster than in the past 
Changes in testing rules
required masks in schools
Conspiracy theories
and unanswered queries 
Working from home advised
isolation revised 
NHS under stress
winter strain relentless
Teenage knife crime headlines 
drug cartel county lines
Pr...

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As the Country returns to work 
after a lengthy Christmas break
The frosty weather comes along
and surprises us as we wake

Cars are delicately patterned
covered in a white icy glaze
Standing in the chilly shadows
awaiting the warmth of sun rays 

We set off on our journey 
and soon delighted by the view
As far as our eyes can see
the land is sparkling, fresh and new

In the cloudle...

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Happy New Year
happy New Year
Family and friends
raise a glass and cheer

Some wish for peace
Some wish for health
Some wish for joy
Some wish for wealth 

Some wish for luck 
some wish for love
Some may wish for
all the above 

Whatever your wish
I hope it comes true  
This is my wish 
for all of you

Out with the old 
and in with the new 
All the very best 
for twenty, twe...

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